[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-literary-master-of-tokyo":3,"chapter-literary-master-of-tokyo-literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-236":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Literary Master of Tokyo",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2355085,4607,"Chapter 236: Private Prosecution, Package, Lawyer","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-236",236,"\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto frowned and pondered for half a day, but ultimately gave up on the idea of seeking out the Yakuza.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because the potential repercussions of such an action were simply too great.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, he was, after all, a public figure and was closely watched by many in the media.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If nothing went wrong, tomorrow's newspapers would extensively report the news of him being assassinated by Onuki Masakazu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such circumstances, if Onuki Masakazu were to be killed by the underworld, no matter what, it would likely be linked back to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, even if that Yakuza killed the other party, there was no guarantee the other party wouldn't use that to blackmail him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If word reached the upper echelons of the Yakuza organization, they would inevitably treat him as a \"cash cow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it reached that point, what would he do? Wouldn't he be unable to ever break free?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After considering several plans, Akiwara Yuto found that the most advantageous method for him was to \"delay\" time—striving to prevent the other party from obtaining a suspended sentence and ensuring they received a prison term of five years or more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During these five years, he would try his best to \"port\" more works from his past life to acquire more capital savings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And through this capital, build a safer network of \"relationships.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, he could hire several private investigators to conduct 24-hour surveillance on Onuki Masakazu, and hire a team to provide comprehensive protection for himself and his surrounding relatives.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By that time, if the other party wanted to make any moves, he would likely be able to detect it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, to reach this step, the several hundred million yen he currently had on hand was far from enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, he still needed more time!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Akiwara-sensei, if you have no objections, please sign and seal this document.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soma Daiyu handed over a document and then looked at Akiwara Yuto.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because there is evidence and witnesses, and the case is relatively simple, if nothing goes wrong, we will formally indict Onuki Masakazu after the Golden Week holiday.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto read the document carefully twice, then placed it on the coffee table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry, I intend to file a private prosecution.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Akiwara Yuto's request, Soma Daiyu raised his eyebrows, but didn't say much more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally speaking, criminal litigation is divided into private prosecution and public prosecution.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Private prosecution refers to a lawsuit initiated by the victim and their close relatives, while public prosecution is a lawsuit initiated by relevant departments regarding the defendant's criminal responsibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the victim of this case, Akiwara Yuto naturally had the right to initiate a lawsuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he were willing to spend a large sum of money, the lawyer he could find would likely be better than the one arranged by the prosecutor's office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sensed Akiwara Yuto's determination, so he didn't say anything more, only explaining some of the key points of the case.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if he didn't say these points now, he figured the other party's lawyer would come to ask about them later anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto borrowed paper and a pen and very seriously wrote everything down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight, he planned to pull some strings and scout for an outstanding lawyer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, the social news department of the *Asahi Shimbun* was busy to the point of chaos.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the chief reporter, Furuya Kikue, after answering a phone call, shouted to everyone in the office: \"Big news! Akiwara Yuto has been assassinated!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this news, some reporters who were still busy put down their work, showing expressions of surprise or confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were no strangers to the name Akiwara Yuto, which appeared in the newspapers every few days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How is Akiwara Yuto now? Which hospital is he at?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is the perpetrator? Have they been arrested yet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where is the scene? I'll go investigate immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give me the contact information for the relevant sources!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the questions from her colleagues, Furuya Kikue clapped her hands forcefully, signaling everyone to quiet down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The perpetrator is a man who previously held a grudge against Akiwara Yuto, named Onuki Masakazu. The assassination scene was at the University of Tokyo's Hongo campus library. Other information is not yet clear; we need everyone to divide the work and cooperate to investigate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After understanding the situation, everyone nodded in agreement. This kind of eye-catching big news was much more important than what they had on hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After receiving the tasks assigned by Furuya Kikue, they all got busy, calling acquaintances at hospitals or the Metropolitan Police Department.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furuya Kikue nodded and prepared to write a news draft for tomorrow's front page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the specific situation was not yet clear, the fact that Akiwara Yuto had been attacked was enough to write a 500-word report.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as she was about to return to her office, a female staff member suddenly walked over and handed her a package.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Reporter Furuya, this is your package.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>My package?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furuya Kikue was somewhat puzzled, but she thanked her, took it, and returned to her office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She opened the package and found a thick document bag inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what was surprising was that the front of this document bag had the four characters \"Onuki Masakazu\" written on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this name, Furuya Kikue subconsciously widened her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At 8:30 in the evening, after a series of ordeals, Akiwara Yuto took a car back to the entrance of his luxury apartment building.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although the hidden danger of Onuki Masakazu remained, for the time being, he didn't need to worry too much about someone attacking him at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, as he said goodbye to his bodyguard and walked into the apartment entrance, he felt much more relaxed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as he returned to his 19th-floor residence via the private elevator, he discovered a few \"unexpected\" guests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you all here?\" Akiwara Yuto asked in confusion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Standing before him were Asano Aiko, Satake Maki, and Toyama Miho.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Asano, Satake, didn't you two have other work to do tonight?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto sat on the sofa and asked again: \"Toyama, you have classes tonight, don't you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Akiwara Yuto's question, the three looked at each other for a moment, then Asano Aiko took the initiative to ask: \"Akiwara-sensei, how are your injuries?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since others were present, she proactively added the suffix.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto heard the worry in her voice, so he took out the hospital's diagnostic report to show her, smiling and saying he was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He only had a few knife wounds less than 8 centimeters long on his arm; it was nothing serious, just that his arm would ache faintly when he made a fist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this would cause some problems for the subsequent serialization in the *Chiji Shimbun*.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and said: \"Asano, Satake, do you know any stenographers? If you find a suitable one, recommend them to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Satake Maki finished reading the diagnostic report and found there were no major issues, but still said worriedly: \"Akiwara-sensei, why don't you take a few days off?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto waved his hand; he was now hoping to \"port\" more works to earn money, so how could he afford to rest?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the serialization in the *Chiji Shimbun* was also highly relevant to his future career plans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, Toyama Miho stood up, bowed deeply, and said with a cry: \"Master, I'm sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After piecing together the cause and effect, she had confirmed that the perpetrator had only found the opportunity to assassinate Akiwara Yuto by following her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, the reason the Master and the perpetrator had a grudge was also because of that Modern Mystery Literature Award.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking of this, she felt even more remorseful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If she hadn't signed up for that award at the time, then none of this would have happened!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It's alright,\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto stepped forward to pat her shoulder and helped her up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How about this: in your spare time these next few days, come and be my stenographer. Also, I'll leave some housework to you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he signaled with his eyes to Asano and Satake, and upon seeing this, the two also stepped forward to offer comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under everyone's comfort, Toyama Miho stopped sobbing and agreed to this job as \"atonement.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a while, the three left the apartment after confirming once more that Akiwara Yuto was unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they left, the phone rang incessantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Akiwara Yuto received calls from people like Ojo Rika, Kawai Shinta, and Seto Tamae, all of whom called to ask about his specific situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without exception, Akiwara Yuto told them one by one that he was fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While talking to Ojo Rika, he also asked about the information on the litigation lawyer he most wanted to know about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to get Onuki Masakazu a heavy sentence, and a lawyer was a very critical link.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more capable the lawyer, the more they tended to understand the law and court proceedings, and they could help him achieve this goal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the sake of his future personal safety, Akiwara Yuto wouldn't even frown if he had to use all his current savings as legal fees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again, it wouldn't actually reach that point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because as far as he knew, the fees for criminal lawyers in Japan were at most around a million yen, and even for the biggest-name lawyers, the fees would at most be ten million or twenty to thirty million yen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pondered for a while, then washed up simply and lay on the bed; after all, he had been tossed about all day and was exhausted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But what he didn't know was that while he was fast asleep, the news about his attack began to ferment continuously in public opinion...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And even, many unexpected rumors began to spread...\u003C\u002Fp>",1634,"2026-06-21T03:58:02.196Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","f74a2d69ee100f695db8b7382e31e1fae61ab24e859b054240c9d849789db2d9","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-237","literary-master-of-tokyo-chapter-235",334,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fliterary-master-of-tokyo-cover.jpg"]